Funeral services for Michael L. “Mike” Reuman, 63, of Kennebec,
SD will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in
Kennebec with burial in the Kennebec Cemetery at Kennebec, SD. Visitation will begin Friday at 5 p.m. with a
6 p.m. scripture service at St. Michael’s Church in Kennebec, SD.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be established in the Lyman County
area.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Michael Lon Reuman;
our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and dedicated farmer, who died
peacefully at the age of 63 on Nov. 23, 2024 at the Sanford Chamberlain
Hospital/Care Center.
Born on March 27, 1961, in Mitchell, SD, Mike entered into the world to
his proud parents, Nola and Paul (Cork) Reuman.
From a young age, Mike showed a deep love for farming. He told his mom that he was going to follow
in his dad’s footsteps if he could find them!
Mike spent hours and hours learning the rhythms of farming from his
parents, grandparents and neighbors, and later built his own legacy as a
hard-working, hands-on farmer. Farming
was more than just a livelihood; it was his passion and he poured his heart and
soul into his land for many years.
Mike married his high school sweetheart, Marlene Volmer, on Feb. 15,
1985. Together they shared just shy of
40 years of love and adventure together.
To this union, two sons were born; Drew Michael and Reed Todd. Mike adored his sons and took great pride in
teaching them about the importance of hard work. Although tough on them at times, he always
found a way to make sure they were taken care of in any way that he could.
He also enjoyed sharing his hobbies with his boys. Riding motorcycle, riding snow mobile,
dirt-biking, and hunting were his favorite past-times with his family and
friends. Doing these activities was
living for Mike. He spent many years riding out in the Black Hills with his
loved ones, and found great joy in attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every
year. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys
fan and spread his love for his team to his family. Sundays were some of his favorite days to
have family over to bet on the games and see how the season would turn out for
not only his team, but the teams that his closest family members enjoyed, too.
Unfortunately, on May 31, 2016, Mike’s life was turned upside down when he
found himself completely paralyzed after he ran into a sink hole on his
dirt-bike checking his fields. He spent
the first five months after his accident in Sioux Falls, SD, and Lincoln, NE,
at the best rehabilitation facilities in America trying to get his feet back
under him from his injury, Central Cord Syndrome. His main goal when he was discharged was to
be able to walk and drive tractor and combine again. With hard work and determination, he did just
that; in fact, Mike continued to farm alongside his son Drew as his condition
would allow up until the end of fall harvest of 2023.
Following his accident, Mike also became a grandpa to five beautiful
grandchildren; Dutch, Brooks, Kirbi, Kinsley and Clyde. These five blessings were the apples of his
eye; he loved spending time with them. They brought him so much happiness and
made the tough days better.
Alongside Mike’s love for his family and the outdoors, Mike was a friend
to many. He would lend a hand to a
neighbor in a heartbeat and would share a word of advice to those that needed
it the most. His sense of humor, hearty
storytelling, and ability to make others laugh while playing a game of pitch or
watching a favorite sitcom made him a joy to be around. Mike’s easygoing nature and grin will be
greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; children Drew (Brittany)
Reuman and Reed (Courtney) Reuman; grandchildren Dutch, Brooks, Kirbi, Kinsley,
and Clyde; Brother, Craig (Jody) Reuman, as well as numerous uncles, aunts,
nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul
and Nola Reuman, and in-laws, Delmer and Delores Volmer.
Special thanks to the medical teams at Sanford and Avera in Sioux Falls,
Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE, and Omaha, NE, Sanford
Chamberlain Clinic, Hospital, Care Center and Therapies. We are forever grateful to your commitment to
Mike’s journey the past 8 years.
Funeral services for Vera Hauf, 87, Colome, were held Nov. 22 at the
Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home in Gregory. Burial will be in the Colome Cemetery at
a later date.
Vera Mae (Condon) Hauf was born in Winner, SD on Jan. 10, 1937, to Harold
and Emma (Goodman) Condon. She was joined by two brothers, Donald and Monte.
Vera went to country school through the 8th grade and was a graduate of Colome
High School Class of 1955.
A woman of immense strength and character, Vera was known for her hard
work, her love of family, and her exceptional cooking. She worked for many
years as the cook for the Colome School District, where her homemade meals —
especially her famous soup and the largest, most delicious cinnamon rolls —
became a local legend. Students and faculty alike looked forward to the comfort
of Vera’s kitchen, knowing they were in for a treat every time they saw
“soup” on the menu.
Vera’s culinary talents extended far beyond the school cafeteria. For
years she cooked on Thursday nights where she took charge of the kitchen at the
Colome American Legion, cooking her steaks with precision and care. Vera’s
cooking was more than just a skill — it was a gift, and she shared it freely
with all who crossed her path.
Vera and LaMoine spent many winters in Texas, where they made lasting
friendships with people they met along the way. Despite the challenges of
aging, Vera continued to crochet beautiful handmade items, and though her
eyesight eventually made this difficult, her creations will be treasured by
those who received them.
Vera passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 11, 2024, at the age of 87
years.
Vera is survived by her devoted husband, LaMoine of 35 years; her daughter
Christina Luebke of Inver Grove Heights, MN; daughters-in-law Teresa Duley,
Marina Duley, and Kristi Bender along with many cherished nieces, nephews,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four of her children: Darrell Duley, Thomas
Duley, Kathy Hutton, and Andrew Bender; her beloved mother Emma and father
Harold; and both of her brothers, Monte and Donald (Butch).
Vera’s presence will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who
knew her. She was a woman who lived her life with love, laughter, and a deep
commitment to others.
We are grateful to all who have joined us in this moment of remembrance,
and we invite you to share your stories and memories of Vera.
As Vera always reminded us, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a
mystery and today is a gift.” Take this to heart — hug your loved ones,
forgive any grievances, and cherish every moment, for none of us know what
tomorrow may bring. May Vera’s memory live on in all the lives she touched.
Ruth Benedict, age 81, passed away peacefully the 18th of November in 2024
at the Winner Regional Nursing Home. She was a loving wife, devoted mother,
cherished grandmother, and dear friend to many.
Funeral services were held Nov. 23 at the First Christian Church in
Winner. Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.
Ruth Marie (Sund) Benedict was born on Jan. 21, 1943 in Winner, South
Dakota, the third child to Eldon and Ruth (Burdick) Sund. Ruth spent her
childhood in Winner, filled with love, laughter and kindness alongside her 14
siblings. She later graduated from Winner High School.
Ruth met the love of her life, Bob Benedict, in 1966, then marrying Jan.
21, 1967 at the Catholic Church in Winner. Soon thereafter, they were blessed
with Bill Benedict, born in 1969, and Judy (Benedict) Davis, born in 1971, she
found solace and joy in the simple moments with her family. She was loved by
four grandchildren: Blake Benedict, Brandon Benedict, Skyler Metzger, and
Spencer Davis; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She worked tirelessly through various occupations, where she was respected
with her dedication and hard work. In her free time, Ruth enjoyed cross stitch
and sewing blankets from various fabrics but always had a stash of denim
patches to incorporate.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Larry, Pat, and
Ben; her sister Janet; and in-laws and other family members.
Ruth Marie (Sund) Benedict may have left this world, but her love will
continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the blessing of knowing her.
Funeral services for
Joyce Lloydell Horgen were held Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian
Church in Winner. Burial was in Winner Cemetery.
Joyce was born in the
Winner Hospital in Winner, South Dakota, on Oct. 21, 1938, to Velma (Nelsen)
and Lloyd Anderson. Her parents always
said that her first name came from the joy of having a healthy baby. Her middle name was coined by her mother as
she was the first born in the family and needed a middle name to honor her
father’s first name.
Joyce grew up on the
family farm in Ideal. She attended
elementary school all eight years at the Ideal School and did farm chores after
school. During the summers, she painted most
of the outlying buildings on the farm.
When high school days came, Joyce stayed in town during the week. Her folks brought her into town on Sunday
evening and picked her up on Friday after school. She enjoyed math and English and liked sewing
clothes in home economics. “Tough
as Bricks,” Joyce was a proud member of the WHS Class of 1956.
Wanting to be a
teacher, Joyce attended Southern State Teacher’s College for two years on a
tuition scholarship. She was in choir
and band at college. After graduation,
she was hired to teach elementary education in Winner. In June of 1958 Joyce was in a horrific
automobile accident which, due to a broken leg, caused her to teach using
crutches during the first year and a quarter of her career. She taught for four years, then went back to
college to earn her degree. After
earning her BS Degree she was hired again to teach in Winner. Here she met her future husband, Gordon, who
taught at the high school. Gordon and
Joyce were married Aug. 14, 1966. The
school newspaper’s headline read, “Winner High School Teacher Marries
Ideal Woman.” She always thought
that headline was funny. She started to
attend summer schools at Black Hills State College in 1969 and received her MS
Degree in 1972. She and Gordon had a
son, Bret, in 1974.
Joyce continued to
teach in elementary and junior high grades in Winner for a total of 42 years
and served as a substitute teacher after retirement. Joyce was a lifelong member of the Ideal
Presbyterian Church. She was also a life
member of the VFW Auxiliary. As a
30-year breast cancer survivor, Joyce had many friends through Sisters and
Survivors and Relay for Life.
Survivors include her
son, Bret; brother, Larry (Dodie) Anderson; brother-in-law, Larry Horgen;
nieces and nephews, Leslie (Jeff) Alvarez, Bobbi Jo (Martin) Price, Toby
(Camille) Anderson, Sara (Jerome) Cox, Ryan Horgen; and many cousins, great
nieces and nephews, and friends.
Preceding Joyce in
death were her husband Gordon and her parents Lloyd and Velma Anderson.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be directed to Sisters and Survivors, the Caregiver Support
Network, or the Relay for Life groups in the Winner area.
Yvonne (Vonnie) Leetch
86, of Winner, SD, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at the Lake Andes
Health Care Center in Lake Andes, SD after a hard battle with dementia.
Funeral services will
take place on Wednesday Nov. 6 at 11 am.
The funeral service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church with a
burial to follow in the Winner Cemetery.
Yvonne was born May 8,
1938 in Colome, SD, to Charlie and Olga (Foyert) Rice. Growing up the family
lived on many different farms. They would have card parties on Saturday nights.
Yvonne married William
Leech on April 15, 1957. They were not
blessed with children, but they were certainly blessed with a very large
extended family of siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and numerous friends!
Like her siblings,
Vonnie enjoyed spending time visiting, play cards, and dining with her family
and friends. In the summer she loved to go camping and fishing. She loved her
trips with her brothers and sisters to the casino.
She is survived by a
sister, Connie Luther and a brother, Gene (Twila) Rice, both of Winner, SD; one
stepdaughter Lil (Joe) Cardona of Goleta, CA; a step granddaughter Alex of
Goleta, CA; and numerous nephews and nieces who she loved dearly, as well as a
very special friend Lori Gebhardt of Rapid City, SD.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, William Leetch, five sisters, Julia Johnson, Claradean
Rice, Josephene Rice, Lilly Long, and Sylvia Horton; two brothers, Clyde Rice
and John Rice; four brothers in law, Gaylord Long, Teddy Fisher, Maynord Johnson,
and Don Luther; two sisters in law, Betty Rice, and Grace (Shorty) Rice; a
niece, Linda Fisher; and her parents Charles and Olga Rice.
May she now rest in eternal sunshine and
perfect love with our Lord. May she now be forever young.
Roger Allen Best, 87 years old, of Brandon, South Dakota, passed away on
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at the Bethany Home of Brandon.
Family and friends gathered for a
Celebration of Life at Emmanuel Baptist
Church (1600 East Twelfth Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota), on Friday, Sept.
20. The interment of ashes took place at
Hills of Rest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Roger may be made to Emmanuel
Baptist Church for donation to the Camp Judson Capital Campaign for a new Roger
Williams Lodge or directly to the Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota.
Visit www.georgeboom.com
Roger was born on Nov. 26, 1936, to Elmer and Leona (Burtz) Best. He grew up on the family farm in the Keyapaha
Valley in Tripp County, South Dakota, graduating from Winner High School. (He identified himself as a graduate of the
“School of Hard Knocks.”) Roger married Fern Arlene Moore of Kennebec, South
Dakota, on Dec. 5, 1959. The couple
lived in various West and East River communities in South Dakota, spending
their longest and final residence in Brandon.
Roger and Fern’s marriage lasted 63 years before they were parted by
Fern’s death in August 2023.
Roger worked for the Metz Baking Company for more than three decades,
rising from route salesman to the manager of the Watertown sweet roll
plant. After the baking business, Roger
sold furniture at the South Dakota Furniture Company, then managed a car wash
in Brandon with an above-and-beyond devotion to duty so typical of his work
ethic.
Roger had a dry sense of humor that would land zingers with precision as
well as being quite a hand at telling a story.
Despite the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, he would occasionally
surprise you and make you laugh with a witty comment. This is no doubt part of the reason nursing
staff members liked having him on their floors.
On many occasions he gave knowledgeable assistance with motor
vehicles. In younger days, he enjoyed
hunting. In older days, he thoroughly
enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, indulging their whims and
being a seemingly limitless source of gum.
As a youth Roger received believer’s baptism and was a member of Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he served the Savior in many
ways, including as our moderator. The
church’s S.A.G.E. group took fall excursions to our regional camp in the Black
Hills of South Dakota (Camp Judson) with Roger as their driver. Those were good times.
Roger is survived by his three children Brett (wife Kary) Best, Lisa
Dawley, and Brian Best, beloved nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Mary
Best. Roger and Fern’s family has been
blessed by the addition of eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, brother Eugene, sister Audrey (husband
Leonard) Hajek, and maternal parents Lewie and Leola Moore.
Barbara Ann Berens passed away on Aug. 3 in Phoenix Az.
Barbara was born on Oct. 29, 1947 in Gregory, SD. to Nicholas and Bernice
Berens. She moved to Winner in 1949 when her parents purchased the Five Spot
Cafe. Barbara attended St. Mary’s school graduating in 1961. She then attended
Winner High School graduating in 1965. She spent many hours during her high
school days working at the Five Spot.
Barbara attended St. John’s McNamara School of Nursing in Rapid City,
graduating in 1967. After graduation, she moved to Phoenix, AZ to accept a job
with St. Joseph’s Hospital. She worked there until her retirement.
Barbara loved dogs and had as many as 5 at one time. She also enjoyed
sewing. During the Covid pandemic she spent much time sewing masks.
Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents and her grandparents. She is
survived by her brother Richard and his wife Marilyn, and numerous first and
second cousins.
Funeral services for Myrna Rae Beauchamp will be held Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Burke. Burial will be in the Knoll crest Cemetery in Naper, Neb.
Myrna Rae (Gosch) Beauchamp was born Oct. 15, 1937 in the Burke Hospital
to Corneilius and Anna (Ludemann) Gosch. She died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 in
Bormann Manor, Parkston SD at the age of 86.
She grew up on the family farm west of Naper, NE and attended rural school
District #60. She graduated from Naper High School in 1955 and attended Wayne
State, earning a 3-month teaching certificate. She taught rural schools for
four years in the Boyd County area.
While growing up, the family attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jameson
NE. She was baptized and confirmed there.
On Aug. 21, 1959 she married Donald Beauchamp and moved to the farm north
of Herrick, SD. They later divorced in 1993.
Myrna was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and canning and freezing what
she grew. She loved to work on embroidery projects, often times placing her
creations in a wooden hoop. Who could forget receiving one of these creations
made specially for them, stitched with love to honor a special occasion in
their life? Through the years she held several jobs, including waitressing,
cooking at the local hospital, home health care; and her favorite: being a
paraprofessional in the Burke School District. She was selected to be
homecoming parade marshal the year she retired. This was a great honor for her.
Myrna supported everything in her home communities of Burke, Herrick, and
Naper. Attending sporting events of every kind, the Burke Stampede, the Senior
Center, volunteering at the Rumage Center, or helping at church kept her busy.
If there was something going on in the area, she was probably there. Being
involved in the Herrick Legion Auxiliary and Rosebud Rancherettes was truly a
passion for her and she was a lifetime member of both organizations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a special friend Jim Rue;
brothers-John and wife Irene Gosch, and Albert Gosch; sisters-Elva and husband
Al Nicolaus, Betty and husband Ervin Schochenmaier; nephews, Stanley Nicolaus,
and David Gosch and a niece, Mary Lee Podhrasky.
She is survived by her four children; Kristie and husband Terry Leischner
and Ralph of Parkston, Neil and wife Laurie of Winner, and Brian of Atlanta,
GA. There are five grandchildren,
Michael Leischner, Jenaya Brengle, Darcy Muller , Tyler Beauchamp and Paige
Stewart. There are nine great-grandchildren.
May Myrna be remembered as a woman who loved her Lord, her family and
community.
Allen Lee passed away at home on July 1, 2024 following a quiet,
determined battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at 2 p.m. at
the Hayti Fire Hall.
Allen was born to Curtis and Leuella Lee on June 18, 1951 at Watertown
SD. He grew up on the family farm near
Hayti and attended school in Hayti. He
graduated from Winner High School after the family moved to Winner.
Following graduation, he began his truck driving career and worked road
construction for Carlson Construction in Winner. He returned to farming with his dad near
Witten, SD, where he met and married Candy Farris. They were blessed with a son, James Edward
and a daughter, Jessica Lynn.
Allen eventually left farming and returned to full time trucking until he
retired back to Hayti. Not being able to
give up driving or farming, Allen drove school bus for Hamlin School District
and helped area farmers with field work and harvest until his health started to
fail.
Hunting and target shooting were his pastimes and passions. He spent hours reloading ammunition. Every day was a good day if he could drive
the backroads around Hayti in his side by side.
A day out hunting with a good friend only made life that much better.
Family was important to Allen. He
frequently called to visit and check on family members and friends far and
near. Particularly his kids and
grandkids were the focus of attention.
Ensuring they were doing well, safe and loved.
Allen will be missed and is survived by his son, Jim, Becca, Matthew and
Nora; daughter, Jessica, Landon, Eislyn; sisters Deanna(Ken) Schmidt,
Debby(Bob) Jensen and Kim(Doug)
Vogt. He is also survived by a special
nephew, Jon (Julie)Schmidt, as well as nieces and nephew, Becky, Jenny, Ben and
Kate Schmidt. Maverick and Wesley, his
two beloved fur babies also survive him.
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